WARNINGDo not allow passenger to use saddlebags as grab handles. Failure to use a grab strap, designed for passengers to hold onto when riding, could result in death or serious injury. (00081a)
WARNINGImproper loading of cargo or installation of accessories can affect motorcycle stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. (00095a)
- Keep cargo weight concentrated close to the motorcycle and as low as possible to minimize the change in the motorcycle's center of gravity. Distribute weight evenly on both sides of the vehicle and do not load bulky items too far behind the rider or add weight to the handlebars or front forks. Do not exceed the maximum weight specified on the label in the saddlebag.
- Be sure cargo is secure and will not shift while riding. Periodically recheck load.
Opening
- See Figure 1. Insert the key into the saddlebag lock and rotate to the upright position to unlock the saddlebag.
- See Figure 2. Lift the outer edge of the saddlebag and gently push the lid toward the motorcycle to unhook the two latches on the inner side of the saddlebag.
- Lift the inner side of the saddlebag lid to open.
Closing
Removal
- See Figure 3. Open the saddlebag. Pull and rotate the lock knob in toward the front of the vehicle to release the bracket latch.
- Right saddlebag: Pull and rotate knob counterclockwise to unlock.
- Left saddlebag: Pull and rotate knob clockwise to unlock.
- See Figure 1. Push bag toward rear of the vehicle to disengage the saddlebag brackets from the docking points.
- Pull bag off the three docking points.
Installation
- See Figure 1. Align the slots on the saddlebag mounting bracket with the two docking points on the rear fender. Insert the front bracket arm into the mounting point on the passenger footpeg bracket.
- Push the saddlebag forward to seat the brackets on to the three docking points.
- See Figure 3. Inside the saddlebag, rotate the lock knob to align the mark on the knob with the red mark on the label. The knob will snap into place and the red spacer behind the knob will be hidden as the latch is fully engaged.
- Right saddlebag: Rotate knob clockwise to lock.
- Left saddlebag: Rotate knob counterclockwise to lock.
- See Figure 4. Check that the saddlebag is secure on all mounting points and that the bracket latch is engaged as shown.
NOTICE
Check that saddlebag frame(s) are fully seated and tightly secured with mounting hardware. Failure to do so could result in the saddlebags becoming detached and/or damaged. (00171b)
| 1 | Saddlebag mounting bracket |
| 2 | Front bracket arm |
| 3 | Docking points |
| 4 | Lock |
Figure 1. Saddlebag Removal/Installation
| 1 | Latches |
| 2 | Carrying handle |
| 3 | Mounting bracket slots |
Figure 2. Saddlebag
| 1 | Lock knob |
| 2 | Lock position (red mark on label) |
| 3 | Unlock position |
Figure 3. Saddlebag Lock Knob
Figure 4. Saddlebag Bracket Latch Engaged